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Area General Manager - Concrete to take full accountability for the performance, profitability, and safety of our concrete operations within a defined geographic area.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing a team of commercial and operational professionals and collaborating closely with our customer service Centre in Syston. You will play a vital role in ensuring operational excellence and customer satisfaction while delivering strong commercial results.
Key Responsibilities:
* Take full responsibility for the profitability and Health & Safety performance of all concrete plants in your area
* Lead and manage a high-performing team of operational and commercial staff
About You:
* Proven leadership experience in a commercial and operational management role, ideally within the construction or materials industry
* Strong understanding of Health & Safety regulations and a track record of promoting a safety-first culture
* Strategic mindset with the ability to develop and execute market and operational plans
* Excellent communication and people management skills
* Results-oriented, with a focus on performance, service, and efficiency
* Work in close partnership with the customer service team to ensure exceptional service delivery
* Develop, own, and implement the Market Strategy Plan to drive growth and competitiveness in your area
* Champion a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability
* Ensure full compliance with company policies, industry standards, and relevant legislation
* The incumbent in this role will have full responsibility for the profit and health & safety of the Heidelberg Concrete plants located within a defined territory area. Manage and lead a designated team of commercial and operational staff working closely with the customer service team at Syston.
Responsibilities:
* Achieve the highest possible standards in Health & Safety
* Lead and manage the area commercial and operational team
* Develop, own and implement the Market Strategy Plan for the area
* Achieve targets for sales volumes, selling price and PGM
* Ensure market share objectives are achieved through sales volumes / forward order book
* Maintain excellent knowledge of the market and competitor activity
* Manage the customer portfolio and mix
* Manage operating costs ensuring maximum efficiency
* Drive product and service quality excellence
* Achieve Heidelberg Materials UK KPI expectations
* Work closely with the national operations team - utilising the team for support and implementation of national initiatives
* Generate and submit required reporting to the business timetable
* EBIT
* Sales and account management
* Debt collection and query management
* Production
* Health & Safety
* Quality
* Cost control
What's on Offer:
Salary Competitive plus bonus
Company Car
Location Coventry Hybrid
* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
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